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  • PM statement on attacks in Afghanistan yesterday

    The Prime Minister expressed his "sadness" at the deaths of Australian, US and Canadian personnel in Afghanistan

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Afghanistan operational air update

    RAF and Royal Navy personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan last week, 17 to 23 October 2011. Here follows an operational update.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Army's Apache helicopters dominate aviation awards

    The UK’s Attack Helicopter Force (AH Force), based at Wattisham in Suffolk and part of 16 Air Assault Brigade, has picked up four awards in …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Engineers build roads to a better future in Helmand

    Captain Simon Oxley was employed as the Operations Officer as part of 517 Specialist Team Royal Engineers, 170 (Infrastructure Support) Group…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Marines return from Afghanistan to heroes' welcome

    Royal Marines from M Company of 42 Commando have returned home to a rapturous welcome from friends and family after a successful combat deployment in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UAVs reaping benefits in Afghanistan

    The RAF's Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are the eyes in the sky keeping tabs on the insurgency in Afghanistan. Report by Andrew Simms.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Freedom of the City of Manchester for TA field hospital

    Territorial Army medics from the North West of England have received the Freedom of the City of Manchester for their life-saving work in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CDS - our Armed Forces did us proud in Libya

    Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir David Richards has written the following article for today's Daily Telegraph in which he expresses his pride in the UK's Armed Forces' role in Libya.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Highlanders welcomed home from Afghanistan

    Over 100 Highlanders from 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS) received an emotional and rapturous welcome when they returned to their base this weekend from Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Working dogs are man's best friend in Afghanistan

    The squadron is responsible for the deployment, care and welfare of over 80 military working dogs. The dogs provide security at operating bases…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Army signallers receive Afghanistan medals

    Soldiers from the 7th Armoured Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (207 Signal Squadron) have been presented with campaign medals after a demanding six-month tour in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government publishes report on progress in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan over the month of September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Engineers receive Afghanistan campaign medals

    Soldiers from 32 Engineer Regiment have been presented with their campaign medals after a demanding six-month tour in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary meets UK commanders just back from Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond joined commanders recently returned from operations in Afghanistan yesterday as they briefed MPs and peers on the progress made during their six-month tour in Helmand province.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home from Helmand, UK commanders review HERRICK 14

    Brigadier Ed Davis, Commander of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Lee, Commanding Officer of 45 Commando Royal Marines…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary updates Parliament on progress in Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has told Parliament that 'real and meaningful' progress is being achieved in Afghanistan and that the insurgency is under considerable pressure.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Quarterly statement on Afghanistan

    Speech by Philip Hammond Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Female medics honoured for work with injured personnel

    The six women, who were recognised for their work treating injured military personnel and civilians in hospitals in the UK and in the field,…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PRT chief on the plan for Helmand reconstruction

    Michael O'Neill, Head of Mission for the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), speaks to Tristan Kelly in Lashkar Gah about the draw down due to complete by 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Army bomb specialists welcomed home from Helmand

    Essex-based explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists received a rousing welcome as they marched through Saffron Walden to mark their return from Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government